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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,033.80, 550,550.70 and 130,400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,033.80, 550,550.70 and 130,400.40 is: 195,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,033.80 : 550,550.70 = 130,400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,033.80/550,550.70 = 130,400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,033.80x = 550,550.70 × 130,400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,033.80x = 71,792,031,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792,031,500.28/367,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,600.60

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